Woodford County

Rosie the Riveter comes to Midway on Thursday

By Dorothea Wingo
Kelly Brengelman will portray Rose Leigh, a woman from Science Hill, who worked as a riveter during World War II, earned her pilot’s wings inspired many as “Rosie the Riveter.” The Kentucky Chautauqua presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Woodford County Library’s Midway Branch.
Kelly Brengelman will portray Rose Leigh, a woman from Science Hill, who worked as a riveter during World War II, earned her pilot’s wings inspired many as “Rosie the Riveter.” The Kentucky Chautauqua presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Woodford County Library’s Midway Branch. JOAN SEIDEL AP

Kelly Brengelman will portray Rose Leigh, a woman from Science Hill who worked as a riveter during World War II, earned her pilot’s wings and inspired many as “Rosie the Riveter.” Join the Woodford County Library for this Kentucky Chautauqua presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Midway Branch. For more info: Bit.ly/2gHnZ5N.

Christmas Open House is this weekend

The 31st annual Versailles Christmas Open House will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Photos with Santa will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free carriage rides will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 859-879-8080 with questions.

This story was originally published November 7, 2017 at 5:58 AM with the headline "Rosie the Riveter comes to Midway on Thursday."

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